The heart that is filled with heavenly love
        So tender and pure within
Seeks only the things that come from above
        In that land that knows no sin.
It turns not aside at worldly treasure
        It cares not for earthly fame,
It takes no joy in illicit pleasure:
        It seeks to honor His name.

The one who is to our Savior a friend
        Will His blessed Word obey,
Faithful in all unto life's bitter end:
        He turns not out of The Way.
Temptation may come, and he may grow weak,
        But he will not turn aside;
The Son's Name to God in prayer he will speak:
        Relief will then be supplied.

The hungry and sick, the halt and the maimed,
        May have no place here below;
But come Judgment Day they'll stand unashamed:
        Jesus will then make them whole.
He looks not on that which other men see,
        He weighs and measures the heart;
The faithful and pure from sin He sets free:
        And from them He'll ne'er depart.

Friend, are you living each day for the Lord?
        Are your priorities right?
Do you check each deed by His Holy Word?
        Are you walking in the Light?
The Christ of the Cross still calls unto you,
        Friend, it is still not too late;
Come to Him now and be faithful and true:
        Precious friend, why do you wait?

..........H. L. Gradowith..........

07-12-2001
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